Just a short few days before Ramadan landed on Muslims' doorsteps (Monday, 6 June), Egyptian director Enas al Dughaidi released a very controversial statement about the holy month.
While Muslims are required to abstain from food, water and other habits from dawn to sunset, Enas claimed that fasting is "an old Pharaonic tradition, has nothing to do with religion and Islam came just to acknowledge that."
The non-religious artist added that "Jews, Christians and Muslims only fast because it's a habit that they've acquired from their great great grandparents."
Rather than abstaining from making such shocking comments, Enas thought she would share more of her contentious views on fasting.
"I believe that each person should fast in whatever way they please, and during whichever month they choose," she said.
In February, the unorthodox director told Lebanese journalist Raghida Chalhoub that she doesn't believe in everything God has to say in his Holy Books.
"I spoke to God and told him that there are some things in religion that I don't believe in. I asked him to forgive me if I'm wrong," she said.
